Let’s get the obvious out of the way first: ZOONIZINI is an awful sub-unit name. I’m sure it has some special meaning as all K-pop monikers do, but saying it out loud instantly makes me feel stupider. ZOONIZINI is Astro’s third sub-unit, made up of… Read More »Song Review: ZOONIZINI (Astro) – Some Things Never Change
Given TWS’s incredible success last year, there are worst song titles to debut with than “Plot Twist“! AtHeart have used the familiar title for their first foray into the industry, though they teased us with a pre-debut earlier this year. The group hails from Titan… Read More »Song Review: AtHeart – Plot Twist
From the smoke-choked crypts of Portland rises Tar Pit, casting long shadows with their latest doom-soaked incantation, “Jubilee.” We’re premiering the video for this haunting slab of eldritch doom—a term the band doesn’t just invoke, but embodies. Taken from their full-length Scrying the Angel Gate… Read More »Video Premiere: Tar Pit – “Jubilee”
Achathras are a new band, but the band’s anonymous members are veterans of the scene. Though the mystery behind their identities is a key part of Achathras, it’s clear from listening to the music on their debut album that we are listening to dedicated, experienced musicians.… Read More »Track Premiere: Achathras – ‘The Despiser Triumphant’
Back when she was rattling off power notes with GFriend, I considered Yuju to be one of my favorite vocalists in K-pop. However, vocals don’t matter much without great material to showcase them and her solo career thus far has been mired in a lack… Read More »Song Review: Yuju – Reply